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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,329.87, 538,803.86 and 254,396.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,329.87, 538,803.86 and 254,396.88 is: 351,164.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,329.87 : 538,803.86 = 254,396.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,329.87/538,803.86 = 254,396.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,329.87x = 538,803.86 × 254,396.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,329.87x = 137,070,019,643.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,070,019,643.97/390,329.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,164.57

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